Safety management systems in the process industry

Abstract

Experts on safety management systems (SMS), both from the national authorities and from industry, participated in the seminar, which was divided into three sessions: (i) key elements of SMS with respect to the Seveso Directive; (ii) practical experience with SMS; (iii) performance measurements of SMS. For each session, in addition to the papers presented, this publication includes a rapporteur's report, comprising introductory remarks and a summary of the session. Also included is the report of the rapporteur from the final round table discussion.